This award may be presented to a novice exhibitor of Irish material as determined by the show jury.

There is no restriction to class, type or size of exhibit. A novice exhibitor is defined as a person who is exhibiting for the first time in a National or WSP level show. This award is not restricted to ÉPA members. The award is accompanied by either one year’s dues for an existing ÉPA member, or a one year’s paid membership if the exhibitor is not an ÉPA member.